The invention relates to a holder device configured for fastening to a substantially cylindrical body, such as a gun barrel, for the support of equipment such as a sight. The holder device comprises at least two holder elements, one holder element being configured for secure fixing to the cylindrical body and the other one being arranged such that it is movably coupled to the first-named holder element. According to the invention, the holder elements are arranged such that they are rotatable in ...

A sign holder assembly formed by a support member attachable to a supporting surface such as a merchandise-receiving shelf, and a sign carried by the support member. The support member includes a backing member and a hingedly secured, latchable, cover. A cruciform-shaped slit extends through the cover and the sign includes one or more bendable tabs inserted through the slits to be captured in a pocket formed when the cover is latched so as to support a flag generally perpendicularly to the suppo...

A can holder including an elongated body with a plurality of holes and a plurality of slots spaced along its length. Each of the slots intersects a respective one of the holes. A strap is positioned within each one of the holes. One end of each strap is affixed to the elongated body and the other end of each strap slidably extends through a respective one of the slots. A number of releasable fasteners selectively secure the strap ends extending through the slots to the elongated body.

An apparatus suitable for holding a photomask comprises a photomask holder having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of protrusions detachably connected to the photmask holder via the through holes. The photomask is positioned on supporting ridges of the protrusions so that the friction between the protrusions and the photomask is prevented, and the generation of particulates can be effectively reduced.

The present invention is directed to devices for securely caddying elongated objects, such as cigars, above the ground. Generally, a device in accordance with the present invention includes an elongated shaft, a handle coupled to the top end of the elongated shaft, and a cradle coupled to the middle area of the elongated shaft.

A tool holder is equipped with a tip run-out correction mechanism for correcting run-out of the tip of the tool. The tip run-out correction mechanism includes an annular stepped portion formed on a cylindrical support portion of a holder body; a ring member rotatably fitted onto the annular stepped portion; an eccentric cam disposed within the ring member, the eccentric cam extending radially through the ring member and being rotatable about a radially extending axis; and a pin disposed within t...

An insect holder for holding an insect, e.g. a forager honey bee, comprises a housing with a chamber adapted to receive the insect, an inlet to the chamber through which the insect can pass to enter the chamber, and a head opening to the chamber adapted to permit the head of the insect in the chamber to pass therethrough to the exterior of the housing while retaining the insect in the housing, with the head of the insect protruding through the head opening to the exterior of the housing. The ins...

A fan holder (10) of the present invention includes a rectangular base (11). The base includes a first surface (12) and a second surface (13) opposite to the first surface and has an opening (14) defined in a center thereof. Two clamping arms (16) extend perpendicularly from opposite side edges of the first surface of the base, the arms having hooks (17) formed inwardly at ends thereof for sandwiching the fan (20) therebetween. Two clamping tabs (18) extend perpendicularly from opposite side edg...

A nail holder includes a handle having a working head with a cantilever that is bifurcated and sized to receive a nail. The nail holder also includes a magnetic element mounted at the working head.

A bedspread holder utilizing a series of U-shaped members to support a bedspread off of the ends of a bed with an actuation handle connected to a support leg. The support leg can be rotated from a storage position substantially in the same plane as the U-shaped support member to a use position substantially perpendicular to such support member plane.